It’s fairly often around here that we get a call from someone asking about the best way to handle a neutral safety switch install in their project, especially since many older cars and trucks were not equipped with them from the factory until it became a requirement in the early 1980’s. Each transmission handles this…
Tag: 4L80E
Why it matters: Torque Converters
There are many hot button issues in hot rod culture that have a clear divide amongst its faithful. Chevy or Ford, LS or Small Block, Carburetor or EFI, Automatic or Manual. Sure there are some of us that don’t have a specific favorite, but for the vast majority, the choices are clear cut and unwavering….
Rebuilt vs. Remanufactured
The light duty GM 4-speed automatic with overdrive has been one of the most popular transmissions of all time. What started out as the infamous 700-R4 and has now evolved into the 4L75-E transmission. These transmissions offer great performance in a small package that fits really well in many hot rod applications. The other advantage…
How to: What gear do I use when dyno testing my car?
In the never ending pursuit of horsepower we will stop at nothing to gain the upper hand. More fuel + more air = more power! With today’s fuel injected engines, it’s not hard to make a lot of horsepower and torque, but don’t forget that it’s just as important to back that engine up with…
1970 Nova “Revamp” by Bent Metal Customs
Photography by The Photo Guy SPECS Builder: Bent Metal Customs Transmission: Bowler 4L85E Paint: BASF Fuel Tank: Rick’s Tanks Engine: Mast Motorsports LS2 Horsepower: 820 Radiator: Ron Davis Brakes: Baer Wheels: Forgeline ZX3P Bowler Performance Transmissions Products Featured On This Vehicle Bowler Performance 4L85E – 1,000 lb/ft rated transmission package…
1967 Belvedere Northern Bel
Photography by Robert McGaffin SPECS Builder: Rad Rides By Troy Transmission: Bowler 4L85E Rear End: 3.54:1 Fluids: Royal Purple Engine: Keith Black 526 Hem Horsepower: 1100 hp Torque: 1000 lb-ft Induction: Twin Turbo Brakes: Wilwood 1967 Belvedere built by Rad Rides By Troy 4900lbs 1100 + HP Keith Black 526 Hemi with customer fuel injection and…
1966 Chevrolet C-10 “Unruly” by Lakeside Rods & Roger Burman
Photography by Not Stock Photography SPECS Builder: Roger Burman & Lakeside Rods Transmission: Bowler 4L80E Engine: Turn Key Engines 427ci LS7 Horsepower: 720 hp Torque: 640 lb-ft Chassis: Roadster Shop Suspension: Cantilever Brakes: Wilwood 14-inch brakes with SST brake lines Wheels: 19×8.5 Schott billets with 5.25-inch backspacing Tires: 245/40ZR19 Michelin Bodywork: Lakeside Rods & Rides Paint:…
1972 AMC Javelin AMX “Defiant!” by Ringbrothers
Photography by Not Stock Photography SPECS Builder: Ringbrothers Transmission: Bowler 4L80E Automatic Rear End: Chevrolet 12-bolt Fluids: Prestone Engine: Wegner Motorsports Inc. 6.2 Liter Hemi Hellcat Mopar Crate Motor Induction: Whipple 4.5 Liter Supercharger Radiator: Stock Hellcat Radiator and Fan Assembly Exhaust: Flowmaster 44 Stainless Steel Chassis: Detroit Speed Hydro Formed Front Sub for a Camaro…
1969 Dodge Charger “Defector” by Ringbrothers
Photography by Ringbrothers SPECS Builder: Ringbrothers Transmission: Bowler 4L80E 4-speed Automatic Rear End: John’s Industries 9” 355 gears Fluids: Prestone Engine: Wegner Motorsports 6.4L Hemi Radiator: Stock OE Exhaust: Flowmaster Brakes: Baer Wheels: Custom HRE Tires: Michelin Paint: BASF Glasurit in Greener on the Other Side Interior: Upholstery Unlimited Sound System: Alpine “Defector” the 1969…
1936 Pontiac “Pindian” by Legens Hot Rod Shop
Photography by GoodGuys SPECS Builder: Legens Hot Rods Transmission: Bowler 4L80E Rear End: Winters Quick Change Engine: Chevrolet Corvette LT4 Horsepower: 650 hp Chassis: Roadster Shop Suspension: Kugel Komponents Wheels: Evod Industries Seats: Glide Carpet: Relicate This beautiful 1936 Pontiac, named the “Pindian” and built by Legens Hot Rods, has already collected awards and acclaim….